Roland vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Roland Rank #664

Derrick Rank #820

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Roland or Derrick more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Roland and Derrick mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Roland and Derrick boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.